history 9 Flashcards
(9 cards)
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Jackson hated the bank bc:
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It represented the elite, private & fancy rich people… and everything he stood for
1
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Who were the 5 civilized tribes?
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- Cherokee
- creek
- siminole
- Choctaw
- chick saw
2
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Black hawk war:
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American settlers took over Native American land and tried forcing them out
3
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Fort Laramie treaty
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American settlers fear Native American attacks
4
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Why did Mexico want to settle settle in Texas?
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To protect the territory from raids by hostile native Americans
5
Q
Why did Americans want to settle in Texas?
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Remove barriers
Cheap offers and fertile land
Wealth
6
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What brought conflict between settlers and mex gov?
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- Lang differences
- religious difference
- slavery
- aggressive Americans
7
Q
Alamo?
A
Santa annas troops laid siege for 12 days
Killed many Texan defenders
8
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What were Polk’s four goals as president?
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- settles the controversy between United States and Great Britain over Oregon territory
- bring California into the United States (known for having gold)
- set up an independent treasury
- lower tariffs on imports
